Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side

Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Left Side (without LS9)

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the left engine sight cover. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (LS9) Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield ReplacementUpper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (w/o LS9) Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.

2. Disconnect the generator electrical connector (1).

3. Remove the engine wiring harness generator lead nut (3) and lead.





4. Remove the ignition coil assembly.





Note:
If valve rocker arm cover grommets are cracked or damaged, replace the valve rocker arm cover bolts. The grommet is serviced with the rocker arm cover bolt.

5. Loosen the valve rocker arm cover bolts.

6. Remove the valve rocker cover.





7. Remove the gasket (1) from the rocker cover. Discard the OLD gasket.

Installation Procedure

Note:

* All gasket surfaces should be free of oil and other foreign material during assembly.

* DO NOT reuse the valve rocker arm cover gasket.

* The valve rocker arm cover bolt grommets may be reused if not damaged.

* If the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve grommet has been removed from the rocker arm, install a NEW grommet during assembly.





1. Install a NEW rocker cover gasket (1) into the valve rocker cover lip.





2. Install the valve rocker arm cover.

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

3. Tighten the valve rocker arm cover bolts to 12 Nm (106 lb in).





4. Install the ignition coil assembly.





5. Connect the generator electrical connector (1).

6. Install the engine wiring harness generator lead and nut (3) and tighten to 13 Nm (115 lb in).

7. Install the left engine sight cover. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (LS9) Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield ReplacementUpper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement (w/o LS9) Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement.